Maryland Language Arts Curriculum
Aligned to the Maryland College Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) and built for MCAP.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Language Arts
Foundational reading, writing, and language skills, one course per grade.
Kindergarten ELA
Literature, informational texts, and foundational reading skills for Kindergarten.
1st Grade ELA
Foundational reading skills, language and grammar, and reading literature for 1st grade.
2nd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and language and grammar for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and grammar for 3rd grade ELA.
4th Grade ELA
Foundational reading, informational texts, and writing for 4th grade ELA.
5th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, and foundational writing skills for 5th grade.
Middle School Language Arts
Literature analysis, argument writing, and the bridge into high school English.
6th Grade ELA
Language and grammar, reading literature, and informational text skills for 6th grade.
7th Grade ELA
Grammar and language, informational texts, and literary reading for 7th grade.
8th Grade ELA
Grammar, informational texts, and literary analysis for 8th grade ELA.
High School Language Arts
Grade-level English plus American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication.
9th Grade ELA
Reading literature, informational texts, writing, and speaking for 9th grade English.
American Literature
American Literature, informational texts, and writing for high school English.
Foundations of Journalism
Informational text analysis, journalistic writing, and language for high school.
Technical and Professional Communication
Speaking and listening, professional writing, and informational reading for workplace communication.
10th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational texts, and writing for 10th grade English.
11th Grade ELA
Literature analysis, informational reading, and argumentative writing for 11th grade.
Creative Writing
Crafting original narratives, refining grammar, and developing a personal writing voice.
12th Grade ELA
Literary analysis, argumentative writing, and informational reading for 12th grade English.
Aligned with the Maryland College Career Ready Standards
Every lesson maps to the Maryland College Career Ready Standards and follows the pacing a Maryland student sees in class, so the skill covered that day is easy to find and practice.
- Mapped to Maryland College Career Ready Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the MCAP and end-of-course assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Language Arts Curriculum by State
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About the Maryland Language Arts Curriculum
How Maryland College Career Ready Standards Works
Maryland sets its Language Arts expectations through the Maryland College Career Ready Standards, organizing reading, writing, speaking, and language skills by grade band.
How Maryland Differs
Maryland pairs its grade-level English sequence with senior electives - American Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Technical Communication - not offered in every state.
How Maryland Language Arts Progresses
Students move from foundational literacy in Kindergarten through argument and analysis in middle school, then into literature studies and specialized writing courses in high school.
How Maryland Assesses Language Arts
MCAP tests Language Arts in 3rd through 8th grade, with an OSSLT-equivalent literacy assessment in 10th grade tied to college readiness expectations for Maryland graduates.
Common Questions from Maryland Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Maryland Language Arts?
StudyPug covers Maryland Language Arts from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including senior electives such as American Literature, Creative Writing, Foundations of Journalism, and Technical and Professional Communication.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle, or high school - then select the course name that matches your child's class. Each course follows the Maryland College Career Ready Standards sequence.
Does StudyPug help with the MCAP Language Arts test?
Yes. Practice sets and lessons are built around skills tested on the MCAP, based on real exams, covering the reading and writing standards assessed in 3rd through 8th grade.
Does the lesson order match what Maryland schools teach?
Lessons follow the Maryland College Career Ready Standards progression grade by grade, so the sequence a student sees in class matches what they find on StudyPug.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Maryland standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it straightforward to build a Language Arts schedule at home.
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